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Diuretic Drugs
| Drug Name | Info |
|---|---|
| hydrochlorothiazide (B) | USES: edema, idiopathic hypercalciuria, HTN, diabetes insupidus CONTRAINDICATIONS: KDA, anuria, severe renal failure ADVERSE EFFECT: hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia |
| spironolactone (D) | Uses: edema, HF, HTN, ascites, to reverse potassium loss caused by potassium-wasting diuretics Contraindications: KDA, hyperkalemia, sever renal failure, anuria Adverse Effects: gynecomastia, amenorrhea, irregular menses, postmenopausal bleeding |
| mannitol (C) | Uses: early phase of acute renal failure, promotes toxic substance excretion, reduces intracranial pressure, cerebral edema Contraindications: KDA, anuria, severe dehydration, renal disease, pulmonary edema(use furosemide instead), intracranial bleeding |